Paraffin Wax

INCI NameParaffin
Supply TypeManufacturer, Exporter, Supplier, Retailer
Preferred Buyer Location All over the world

Paraffin wax is colorless or white, somewhat translucent, hard wax consisting of a mixture of solid straight-chain hydrocarbons. Paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum by dewaxing light lubricating oil stocks. Paraffin waxes are classified according to oil content, melting point, and the amount of processing put in. Applications: Pharmeceutical Et Cosmetic Industries Candle making Coating for waxed paper or cloth Food grade paraffin wax Crayons, inks Used in rubber compounds Wax bath for beauty and therapy purposes Thickening agent in many paint balls Textile industries

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Specifications

Name	Description	Solubility	Melting point	Congealing point	Acidity	Alkalinity	Sulphates	Sulphated ash	Oil content	Penetration at 25°C (1/10mm)
Paraffin wax BP	White slab or pastilles	Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%)	50°-61°C	-	Not more than 0.5ml of 0.01M acid is required	-	Max 150ppm	-	<0.5% as as per ASTM D721	9 - 20 as per ASTM D1321
Paraffin wax IP	White or colorless, translucent mass, slab or pastilles	-		50°- 65°C	Not more than 0.1ml of 0.1M sodium hydroxide is required	Not more than 0.1ml of 0.1M sodium hydroxide is required	-	NMT 0.1%	<0.5% as as per ASTM D721	9 - 20 as per ASTM D1321
Paraffin wax USP	White slab or pastilles	-	-	47° - 65°C	Not more than 0.1ml of 0.01M sodium hydroxide is required	Not more than 0.5ml of 0 01M hydrochloric acid is required	-	-	<0.5% as as per ASTM D721	9 - 20 as per ASTM D1321
Paraffin wax EP	Colorless or white or almost white mass	Practically insolublein water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%)	-	-	Not more than 0.5ml of 0 01M hydrochloric acid is required	Not more than 0.5ml of 0 01M hydrochloric acid is required	Max 150ppm	-	<0.5% as as per ASTM D721	9 - 20 as per ASTM D1321